Blotiella tisserantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tisserantii
ID:
1129191
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alston & Tardieu ex Tardieu) Pic.Serm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Webbia 37(1): 132 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128529
Common Names
- Blotiella tisserantii
- Tisserant's Blotiella
- Tisserant's Filmy Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blotiella tisserantii (also called Tisserant's Blotiella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shaded habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Blotiella tisserantii is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blotiella tisserantii has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blotiella tisserantii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be planted in a shady, moist area with well-drained soil. It is best to use a soil-based compost with added grit for drainage. The plants should be spaced about 15cm apart.
Where to Find Blotiella tisserantii
Blotiella tisserantii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Blotiella genus
Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia,
Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family
Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625597: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.